Man accused in threat case to get psychiatric exam

A Grand Rapids man who authorities say threatened to kill federal judges and magistrates will undergo a psychiatric examination.

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Posted Sep. 20, 2013 at 12:01 AM
Updated Sep 20, 2013 at 8:19 PM

Posted Sep. 20, 2013 at 12:01 AM
Updated Sep 20, 2013 at 8:19 PM

Grand Rapids

A Grand Rapids man who authorities say threatened to kill federal judges and magistrates will undergo a psychiatric examination.

homas Horrigan made an initial appearance Wednesday in federal court in Grand Rapids. Authorities say he sent letters to judges and magistrates in Grand Rapids and Kalamazoo, threatening them as part of a complaint against the legal system.

A lawyer for Horrigan asked for the evaluation. A message seeking comment on behalf of Horrigan was sent Friday by The Associated Press.

On Wednesday, U.S. Magistrate Judge Timothy Greeley found "serious concerns as to the competency of the defendant."

Authorities say Horrigan was upset in part because of custody issues involving his children. The letters included a list of demands, including the resignation of judges.